Jena Solorzano
8/20/2012 03:20:49 am
Lincoln states that the nation was born and founded on equality for man kind, people have died defending their rights of being equal. The effect of the last 82 words explains all Lincoln's points and leaves the reader understanding the most important points.
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Ms M
8/20/2012 05:17:21 am
Good start. Make sure you give specific evidence--quotes from the text--to build your ideas.
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Maddie Booth
8/20/2012 04:09:04 am
2: What does Lincoln refer to in his opening sentence? What is the effect of this reference?
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Ms. M
8/20/2012 05:18:37 am
Good discussion of the role of history and foundational documents. Build in more direct evidence (quotes) from the text to deepen your discussion.
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Ms M (August Witte)
8/20/2012 05:29:30 am
Throughout the great yet somewhat short speech of the Gettysburg Address Abraham Lincoln made many statements about the great bloodshed of the civil war and how the nation should endure, and that everyone should act so as not to have caused the fallen soldiers to die in vain. Thus through the word usage and a short and sweet deliverance many literary elements can be determined, one of which being tone. The overall tone of the speech though can be summed up with two adjectives as being, serious and hopeful.
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Ms M
8/20/2012 05:31:27 am
Make sure Blog responses are submitted here. This way all peers can share the knowledge. You have strong points. Using direct evidence, quotes, would build this piece. Also--use commas to direct the reader through your sentences.
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Nicky
8/20/2012 06:48:05 am
7) In Lincoln’s speech I found several examples of parallelism. These word and phrases are examples because Lincoln continuously uses them throughout his speech which persuades the audience of his views. His views state that the country needs to fulfill “the task” so that those who died and who struggled did not do so in vain. The effect of parallelism in Lincoln’s speech makes his points much more emphatic.
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Ms. M
8/20/2012 07:33:55 am
Excellent examples of parallelism and good identification of their impact.
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Bradley Runyon
8/20/2012 07:13:10 pm
Lincoln uses the juxtaposition how the new rich nation should not be cared for but can be fought for because of wut the people believe in. In the antitheses he talks about how even though we have great dedication we cannot do this because of the men that died in this great country
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Ms. M
8/21/2012 06:36:24 am
In initial replies, it would be good to cite the definition and then find the examples. The Terminology Flashcards will help in the future.
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Mackenzie Jones
8/21/2012 03:14:54 am
#6
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Ms. M
8/21/2012 06:40:46 am
Consider also how Lincoln's use of allusions to the foundational documents of the "new nation" are contrasted with the "great civil war" and a hope for a return to the ideal of "government of the people, by the people, for the people." Here, the speech ushers him into American history.
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Emily Young
8/21/2012 03:20:52 am
13. Does Lincoln support Parker's assertion that "the political ideals of the nation are transcendent, not empirical"?
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Ms. M
8/21/2012 06:46:26 am
Excellent use of the text. Also, defining terms is extremely helpful to your classmates, allowing them to engage in the conversation with the same knowledge of transcendent and empirical. Good references to prior knowledge that your peers may share from World History.
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Ryan Mantell
8/21/2012 05:09:09 am
#10
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Ms. M
8/21/2012 06:48:56 am
Good investigation of diction (word choice). Think also how the connotations of the word perished (more formal) are supported by other word choices (dedicate, consecrate, hallow) as Lincoln reflects on the death of so many.
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Cassidy Harless
8/21/2012 05:24:20 am
12. Provide one example of each-ethos, logos, and pathos. Which one is the most prominent and effective in the speech?
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Ms. M
8/21/2012 06:51:55 am
Good use of definitions and examples from the speech. I would argue that logos also includes "fact" and in this speech--the "facts" of America--through the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution--also is a persuasive technique where he reminds his listeners of the founding values of the government.
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Sonja
8/21/2012 05:38:46 am
5. Examine the diction use to discuss life and death and its effects.
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Ms. M
8/21/2012 06:53:45 am
Good direct reference to text. Give a little more time to analysis after your quote--build the idea of life and death in reflection to how it serves Lincoln's purpose.
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Cullen Ennis
8/21/2012 03:54:42 pm
3. In Lincoln's Gettysburg Address speech, he is not there to talk and answer questions; Lincoln has a brief speech meant to captivate the audience, it's a rhetorical speech, drawing from the countries liberties to daze the audience, and make them think. The speech is not too long, so Lincoln doesn't have to worry about the audience getting lost.
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Ms. M
8/23/2012 04:12:44 am
Think about the situation and the audience and the purpose of the speech more specifically. Build in evidence. Also, consider the mix of sentences, especially the long one in such a short speech.
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Evan Bell (via assignment submission)
8/23/2012 04:10:31 am
9) Note the rhetorical shift Lincoln indicates with “But” in paragraph 3. Explain its purpose and effect.
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Ms. M
8/23/2012 04:15:20 am
Clear use of how syntactical choices create relationships between ideas. Good identification of past, present, and future. Also, you could include direct evidence which gives examples of what follows the "but."
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